GAS TANK REMOVAL

[Aquaman14]

Has anyone removed their gas tank? If so were the bolts hard to remove?

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[Last Truck Ever]

And.....one would do that why exactly?

 

[MetalsGeek]

I have no idea about the specific fasteners used for the fuel tank, but you should be aware that Ford uses "Torx Plus" hardware, not legacy Torx. It's possible to bugger up the bolt heads by using an ordinary Torx bit in a Torx Plus fastener because the fit is too loose.

 

[WhiteMaverick12]

I don't know why Ford put a gas tank on the truck. We all know they can run without it. I agree with you about taking it off and reducing the weight so it can get better fuel economy.













































































































































Wait....

 

[colinl]

And.....one would do that why exactly?

He better be measuring the real internal capacity to prove or disprove GPSMan's theories once and for all!

 

[bbhaag]

@Aquaman14 Here are the general fuel tank removal instructions provided in the service manual. Keep in mind there are other steps that are also needed like fuel tank filler pipe removal and several sensors that need disconnected before the tank can be dropped.

Hope this helps.

 

[catshreds]

Has anyone removed their gas tank? If so were the bolts hard to remove?

Interesting mod idea. Let us know how it works out!

 

[hdave]

aquaman turning into gasolineman

 

[djw479]

I guesses on why needing to remove the gas tank:

- Was cleaning the DIY spray-in liner out of the front bed threads and hit the gas tank (ala Ford assembly line on some 2022 Mavs).

- Seriously whacked the gas tank while off-roading or hit debris in the road?

- Wants to install a 30gal tank so they can travel further for cheaper gas 2 states over.

- Filled the "gas" tank with diesel (I mean it is a truck, right?)

Until the OP sets the record straight we can guess what happened. What's some other ideas?

 

[Darnon]

Until the OP sets the record straight we can have fun guessing what happened. What's some other ideas?

Building an EV Maverick.

 

[My42waffles]

I guesses on why needing to remove the gas tank:

- Was cleaning the DIY spray-in liner out of the front bed threads and hit the gas tank (ala Ford assembly line on some 2022 Mavs).

- Seriously whacked the gas tank while off-roading or hit debris in the road?

- Wants to install a 30gal tank so they can travel further for cheaper gas 2 states over.

- Filled the "gas" tank with diesel (I mean it is a truck, right?)

Until the OP sets the record straight we can have fun guessing what happened. What's some other ideas?

There’s a 30 gallon tank option out there for upgrade???? Would it fit a tremor?

 

[Aquaman14]

You guys are some comedians. I made a bone head move and drilled a hole in the top of the tank. I was reading that the bolts can be very hard to remove and even break because of the Loctite that's applied. I'm hoping they're not Torx bolts like someone mentioned.

 

[GPSMan]

He better be measuring the real internal capacity to prove or disprove GPSMan's theories once and for all!

That's what I was thinking, but I don't have theories, I have photos.

 

[GPSMan]

You guys are some comedians. I made a bone head move and drilled a hole in the top of the tank. I was reading that the bolts can be very hard to remove and even break because of the Loctite that's applied. I'm hoping they're not Torx bolts like someone mentioned.

Squirt some "FlexSeal" in the hole.

No really. Do it.

They also make gasoline proof JB Weld.

 

[lajlmt]

I have no idea about the specific fasteners used for the fuel tank, but you should be aware that Ford uses "Torx Plus" hardware, not legacy Torx. It's possible to bugger up the bolt heads by using an ordinary Torx bit in a Torx Plus fastener because the fit is too loose.

I bought a Torx plus set to up in my tailgate assist, not thinking it was necessary, just the plus caught my eye, lucky…

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